(shàng) - To stitch the sole to the upper of & to repair shoes.

Tone 4

shàng | 17 strokes | radical:

· shàng

To stitch the sole to the upper of a shoe;

to repair shoes.

To stitch the sole to the upper ofto repair shoes.

Usage highlights

stitch shoesshoe repairstitch solesshoe repair shopshoe repair craft

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The cobbler repaired the shoe (鞝鞋).
  • This is the craft of shoe-making (鞝鞋手艺).
  • He learned how to stitch soles (学鞝鞋底).

Collocations

  • stitch shoes(鞝鞋)
  • shoe repair(鞝鞋匠)
  • stitch soles(鞝鞋底)
  • shoe repair shop(鞝鞋铺)
  • shoe repair craft(鞝鞋手艺)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with traditional shoe-making and repair crafts in China.
  • Reflects historical importance of skilled manual trades in pre-industrial society.

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